Sulphur Ranger District, near Winter Park & Granby

Recreational opportunities abound in this haven located high up in the Rocky Mountains. The Sulphur Ranger District is over 442,000 acres in Grand County, Colorado. Being surrounded by mountain peaks, meadows and lakes, you are in for a truly majestic experience in this forest.

Many of the hiking trails are also open to equestrians. The Three Lakes of Grand, Granby and Shadow Mountain are great places to escape with your boat or a fishing pole for a day. The Stillwater area next to the town of Grand Lake has miles of trails for off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. Camping cannot be overlooked either with 15 campgrounds and nearly 500 campsites.

Firewood permits are also sold for areas within the Sulphur Ranger District boundary. Firewood season usually runs June through Mid November, weather permitting. Call first for availability. Cash or check only.

General Information

Directions:

From Denver, CO travel west on I-70 to Empire and take exit 232 to U.S. Highway 40. Continue through Winter Park and Fraser towards the town of Granby. The office is ¼ mile southeast from the town of Granby, off U.S. Hwy 40. Turn left, south, onto Ten Mile Drive and left again at the second building.

Dispersed Camping

You may camp within 300 feet of most Forest Service roads as long as you are on National Forest System lands.

Contact the Sulphur District Visitor Center at 970-887-4100 for a free Motor Vehicle Use Road Map (MVUM) or view it here . The MVUM shows roads where dispersed camping is allowed. Find out if there are any Forest campfire restrictions during your trip. If fires are allowed, use established fire rings where they exist. Put out your fire until it is cold to the touch.